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Takeena Adventures 

Fall 2024 Self-Guided Sitka Blacktail Deer Hunts

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Waterfowl and Sitka Blacktail Deer Hunts

Welcome to Takeena Adventures! Our operating area includes some of the best Sitka Blacktail Deer hunting in the world with tremendous population density as well as world-class wingshooting of both puddle and sea ducks. We ask that you please read carefully through the list of services that we provide as this is a NON-GUIDED hunt. To better prepare you for your trip, we highly recommend you AND your party read the following information and reach out to us if you have any additional questions!

HUNT INCLUDES:

  • A USCG licensed Captain and experienced Deckhand 

  • Warm, comfortable lodging and transportation to and from hunting areas 

  • All meals aboard the vessel and Hot/ Cold non- alcoholic beverages 

  • All crab pots and shrimp gear- if you so wish! 

  • Use of all waterfowl decoys (Avian X, GHG, and Tanglefree) and blinds, layout boats etc.

  • Freezing of hides and waxed boxes for game meat transport from boat to your home

  • Friendly, professional service from your crew

  • Salt provided for deer capes and bear hides

Hunts do NOT include:

  • Guns & Ammunition

  • Hunting & Fishing Licenses- MUST HAVE PRIOR TO BOARDING

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Airlines to and from Sitka

  • Personal hunting gear

  • Game bags to store meat while aboard

  • Shipping meat from Sitka to your residence

  • Maps of locations- we operate as TRANSPORTERS only- so please do your research prior to your hunt with us! Our operating range is within the Tongass National Forest, which has a large density of deer. Waterfowl hunts will be semi-guided for no charge.




Hunts DO NOT Include Licenses:

You will need to purchase hunting or fishing licenses from a licensed Fish and Game vendor before you arrive to board the boat. 

You must have these three things to hunt in Alaska...

• Hunting License

• Harvest card for the animal your hunting (no cost for this card)

• Metal locking ring (comes with harvest card for non-residents)

* If you plan on duck hunting, you must have a State and federal

duck stamp before you arrive.

Non-Resident License Costs:

• Non-resident Hunting and 7-day fishing combo license – $230.00

• Deer Kill Tag – $300.00 each

• State waterfowl stamp – $10.00

Residents and Non-residents can use their sport fish license to

retain Dungeness and Tanner ONLY- we do not crab for King Crabs.

Residents and Non-residents must obtain a free registration permit from ADFG in order to set gear and retain Spot Prawns (Shrimp). We urge our clients to contact us and we can help you obtain it.


When it comes to hunting in Alaska, there are rules and regulations in which we

honorably follow. When booking with us, we want to make sure that you are 100% made

aware of our role in your hunt. Please review the rules and regulations below PRIOR

TO BOOKING WITH US! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us

at any time.

Type of Hunt offered:

First and foremost, we want to make sure you fully understand that this type of hunt is a

“Self- Guided” hunt. What this means is that you, as the hunter, are responsible for all

hunting techniques and guiding yourself. This also means that, you as the hunter, get to

set the pace for which you hunt. We tailor our hunts to this style of hunting to provide

avid, knowledgeable hunters the opportunity to experience Alaska at their

own pace and at an affordable rate.


Our role as hunt transporters:

The most common question we get asked is if we operate as a guide. To be clear, prior to booking, we are NOT guides. We operate as TRANSPORTERS only.

What does this mean for your hunt? 

This means that we legally CANNOT conduct the following:

• Guide you in the process of hunting- this means we cannot TELL YOU where to HUNT

• Provide maps of any kind for targeting game- please research areas prior to booking

• Assist removal of your game from the field, other than by providing the transportation

• Assist in the skinning, de-boning, or butchering of your meat once on board

• Assist in the care of meat while on/off board

• Provide ANY hunting equipment necessary to hunt, remove, or clean game.

What To Bring:

Here is a list of items that you should bring with you on your hunt:

• Rifle (270 cal. or larger- recommended) or Bow and Arrows

• Shotguns for waterfowl hunting

• Ammunition (A case of shotgun shells can be brought as check baggage on AK Air. We recommend 3” steel shotshells in size #3 or 3” hevishot in size #4) Sea duck hunting eats up a fair bit of ammo so please plan accordingly.

• Range Finder (Not mandatory, as most shots are under 100yds.)

• Good waterproof hiking boots with strong ankle support

• Rain gear. Lightweight, high-end is recommended. Do not skimp on this! Grundens Poseidon Bibs/Jacket work splendid!

• Layered non-cotton clothes

• Day pack / frame pack

• If you intend on waterfowl hunting, Breathable waders and non-felt sole boots are recommended. 

• Skinning knives w/ sharpening stone

• Flashlight/head lamp

• Binoculars

• Compass/GPS

• Flagging tape

• Canteen / water bottle – Filtered water available onboard

• Camera

• Gun cleaning kit (salt water environment)

Pricing:

All hunts are 7 Days, 6 Nights | Saturday to Friday with arrival in Sitka Saturday PM settle in on boat for the night and depart for hunt Sunday AM. Return from excursion on Friday AM for client departure Friday PM.

$4,950 PER HUNTER* Up to 4 Hunters per Trip

Terms:

To secure your dates, a 50% deposit per person is required with the final balance due 30 days prior to arrival.

In case of cancellation, your deposits (less 10%) will be refunded with at least 90 days’ written notice. No refunds will be returned on late cancellations unless the dates can be refilled. Changes in dates may be subject to the same cancellation policy.

*Excursion price does not include airfare to/from Sitka, gratuities, and alcohol.

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